The must-know

• Where? | There’s a new venue this year: Events at Judson Mill.
• When? | The parade takes place Friday, Aug. 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. + Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• How much? | It’s $25 for the Friday “First Dibs Party” (keep reading for more details) + $8 for Saturday general admission at the door. Kids 16 and under are free on Saturday but need their own ticket on Friday.

The First Dibs Party

• Early access to the makers’ booths
• Free parking on site
• Giveaways

Parking

The vendors

• Jazz Underground: Tom Wright’s Sonic Sketchpad | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Coffee Underground | $20 | Come vibe as Tom Wright creates musical magic with his Sonic Sketchpad.
• Game Night | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 5:30 p.m. | The Community Tap Travelers Rest | Free entry | BYO game or try a new one from Boardwalk Games.

• Be Still + Smell The Flowers: Breathwork + Meditation | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Sassafrass Flower Farm | $45 | Unwind, relax, and connect with nature as you practice breathwork + meditation in a serene setting, followed by flower picking.
• Learn the Shag | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 6 p.m. | Spare Time Entertainment | $0-$10 | Join the Carolina Shag Club for a beginner dance class at 6 p.m. and an intermediate class at 6:40 p.m. before a free social dance for dancers of all skill levels.

• Tech Slam ‘N Eggs | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 8-9:30 a.m. | Furman 101 | Free | Presenters will lift the hood on their tech stack and talk about discoveries, insights, and challenges they overcame.
• BridgeWay Farmers Market + Peach Jam! | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 4-8 p.m. | BridgeWay Station | $0-$12 | Explore booths with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade crafts, and artisan cheeses all sourced from local growers and creators, plus attend the postponed Peach Jam! and Cobbler Showdown.

• Elvis Presley No. 1 Tribute in America by Matt Stone | Friday, Aug. 16 | 6 p.m. + 8:30 p.m. | South Carolina Children’s Theater | $25-$55 | Matt Stone — named one of the top Elvis tribute artists on the planet by Graceland — brings his show to the Greenville stage.
• Greenville Triumph SC vs. Richmond Kickers | Friday, Aug. 16 | 7 p.m. | Paladin Stadium | $15-$25 | Catch a soccer match on the home pitch.

• 39% of households in Greenville County struggle to make ends meet
• 29% earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but still can’t afford basic necessities

How to get involved

• Make a donation
• Volunteer
• Be an advocate

• The Frosty Farmer Winter Market has a new home for the 2024-2025 season. Its 100+ vendors will take over McAlister Square. More details are coming soon.

• Calling all music fans. Voyage Music Fest is back Friday, Oct. 25 + Saturday, Oct. 26 at CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville. The lineup drops this morning at 10 a.m.

• The Restaurant Angkor pop-up, giving you an early taste of the new Cambodian restaurant coming soon, sold out in 45 minutes last week. If you didn’t get a taste — or if you loved it so much you want more — mark your calendar for Thursday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. at Greenville Beer Exchange’s downtown taproom.

• The City of Greenville finished construction on the speed table in front of the Grand Bohemian Lodge, which means Falls Street past the hotel has reopened.

• 528. That’s how many square yards of sidewalk the City of Greenville improved near 10 schools in time for students to return last week. It also installed 63 new ramps + put in 59 new high-visibility sidewalks to make school zones safer.

• It’s honeycrisp season. Use our apple picking guide to help plan your trip to the orchards. Several farms are open for the u-pick season.

• No. 5. That’s where Greenville ranked on Tasting Table’s list of cities for beer lovers, beating out places like Pittsburgh, Denver, and Austin. The website says Greenville offers 2.47 breweries per 10,000 residents.

• Are you looking for a spot to eat where the kids can play? Our friends at Kidding Around Greenville put together a list of six spots that check both of those boxes.

• If climbing at the Olympics inspired you to hit the climbing gym, BlocHaven’s boulder league is a way to get your foot in the door + on the walls. This team competition is for “any and all ability levels” to climb in a supportive environment.

• Want to be rewarded for spending? Greenville Federal Credit Union members can open a free checking account to earn 4% cash back on debit card purchases + get refunds on ATM withdrawal fees. Get the inside scoop.*

• When should you start planning for 2025? Hint: Now. To maximize the impact of your business’s planning sessions, location is key. Holding meetings off-site can spark fresh ideas, reduce distractions, and energize your team for the year ahead. Check out more tips + see one of our favorite local venues.*

• Embrace your next adventure in retirement by volunteering with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Use your skills to make a difference, stay active, and gain physical, mental and social benefits. Assist neighbors with grocery shopping or offer companionship to those in need, all while enriching our community (and yourself).*

• 46% of you say you aren’t fans of this technology and you worry about it replacing the human workforce.
• 37% of you say you think the technology is cool and it’s the future of manufacturing.
• 17% of you don’t have an opinion.